Words Related to Body - The Respiratory System
Here you will learn some English words related to the respiratory system, such as "larynx", "nasal cavity", and "lung".
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bronchiole
[noun]
a small airway in the respiratory system that leads from the bronchi to the alveoli in the lungs
thyroid cartilage
[noun]
a prominent, shield-shaped structure in the neck that protects the larynx and aids in sound production
cricoid cartilage
[noun]
a ring-shaped structure in the neck that supports the trachea and aids in the regulation of airflow during breathing
vocal folds
[noun]
thin muscular bands in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound during speech and singing
vocal cords
[noun]
elastic bands of tissue located within the larynx that vibrate to produce sound during speech and singing
tracheal bifurcation
[noun]
the point in the trachea, or windpipe, where it divides into two smaller branches called the left and right main bronchi, which then lead to the respective lungs, facilitating the flow of air during breathing
alveoli
[noun]
small, air-filled sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air and bloodstream during respiration
alveolar duct
[noun]
a small airway in the lungs that connects respiratory bronchioles to alveolar sacs, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli
bronchial tube
[noun]
a passage in the respiratory system that carries air from the trachea into the lungs
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